A friendly gesture marked the start of a series between two teams. Captains of the teams exchanged commemorative items as a pre-match ceremony. This ceremony was part of a special event to begin the India-Afghanistan Friendship Cup.

The teams' leaders came together before the match began and swapped signed items. One captain won a toss and decided to bowl first.

Further details about the event are available from the source, including the unveiling of a commemorative memento and the exchange of signed items between the captains.